Novel waste treatment efficiently converts sewage to biogas

A new method to treat sewage can efficiently convert leftover sludge to biogas, an advance that could help communities lower their waste treatment costs while helping the environment.

WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing upgrades simulation lab thanks to special state funding

WSU Tri-Cities was recently awarded $285,000 from legislative appropriated funds to upgrade existing simulation programs and purchase new supplies and mannequins.

WSU Tri-Cities to offer workforce training opportunities under expanded programming in collaboration with Port of Benton, City of Richland, and Visit Tri-Cities

Washington State University Tri-Cities is offering workforce training opportunities under an expanded professional development learning program with initial collaboration offered by the City of Richland, Port of Benton, and Visit Tri-Cities. 

Soroptimist International of Three Rivers funds a women’s wellness lounge to support WSU Tri-Cities students, faculty and staff

The women of Washington State University Tri-Cities now have a wellness lounge thanks to a donation from Soroptimist International of Three Rivers. The new space that promotes self-care for students, faculty and staff was formally dedicated on Sept. 27. 

Registration now open for WSU Tri-Cities Education Summit on October 15th featuring key note presentation by Chris Reykdal

Registration for the Washington State University Tri-Cities Education Summit that features a keynote presentation by Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal, is now open.

Cooperative work experience program with WRPS prepares WSU Tri-Cities students to be next generation employees

Washington River Protection Solution’s (WRPS) and Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities have partnered to build a diverse workforce by establishing a robust cooperative work experience program (Co-Op Program) that will prepare students to be the next generation employees for WRPS. The collaboration provides both academic and professional opportunities for growth and development while helping selected students build the skills necessary for full-time employment with WRPS post-graduation. As part of the partnership, WRPS donated $250,000 to WSU Tri-Cities to fund program costs.

Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Collaboration Hall wins national award of merit from the Design-Build Institute of America

The Design-Build Institute of America has named Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Collaboration Hall as one of 30 winners in the 2022 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards. DBIA's distinguished panel of industry experts selected the top 30 projects across 10 categories to represent the best-of-the-best in design-build.

Honoring visionary leader and long time Washington State University Tri-Cities advocate Bob Ferguson

Longtime Tri-Citian and Washington State University Tri-Cities advocate Bob Ferguson, passed away Friday, Aug. 12. Ferguson’s vision and leadership were foundational for the Tri-Cities community and for WSU Tri-Cities. His passion and commitment to the future of energy will live on through the investments of time, talent and treasure he made in people and institutions during his lifetime.

WSU Tri-Cities fine art students design and paint a mural for Marcus Whitman Elementary School

A group of fine arts students from Washington State University Tri-Cities brought the local landscape and inspiring words for students to life in a mural they designed for Marcus Whitman Elementary School.

WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion partners with Uptown Rainbow Connection to host a free gender-fluid closet event

WSU Tri-Cities named winner in Phase One of Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize

Streeter joins WSU Tri-Cities as director of marketing and communication

Leslie Streeter joined Washington State University Tri-Cities as director of marketing and communication May 9. In that role she will oversee the campus’ advertising, marketing, public relations, social media and website with a focus on growing enrollment.